In the business world, effectiveness is vital. Therefore, we always communicate with others in abbreviations at the workplace. Now, let’s learn these ten workplace abbreviations together!

 

1. LMK

= Let me know

 

e.g., LMN if you have any questions.

 

2. WOM

= Word of mouth

 

e.g., We have to do better in the WOM marketing.

 

3. WFH

= Work from home

 

e.g., During the epidemic, we took turns to WFH to reduce social contacts.

 

4. TBD

= to be determined / to be decided

 

e.g., Number of applicants: TBD

 

5. ASAP

= As soon as possible

 

e.g., Please reply to my email ASAP.

 

6. FYI

= For your information

 

e.g., FYI, Wall Street English provides interesting English information from time to time.

 

7. NRN

= No reply needed / no reply necessary

 

e.g., This is an automated email, NRN.

 

8. EOD

= End of the day

 

e.g., I will send you the details of the program by tomorrow EOD.

 

9. ATTN

= Attention

 

e.g., Please send all the applications via email attn: Ken Wong

 

10. COB

= Close of business

 

e.g., Please let me know if you have any thoughts COB today.

 

 

Try to communicate effortlessly with your co-workers by using the above abbreviations and you will also be more professional!